Jim Edmonds vs Paul O'Neill: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Edmonds and Paul O'Neill are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Paul O'Neill played 1985–2001 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Paul O'Neill (1985–2001) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Paul O'Neill finished with 2,105 hits and 281 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Paul O'Neill's 281.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Paul O'Neill's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul O'Neill, with .288 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Paul O'Neill, with 2,105 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul O'Neill, with 1,269 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Paul O'Neill's 18,817.
- Who won more championships? Paul O'Neill, with 5 World Series titles to Jim Edmonds's 1.
Jim Edmonds
Paul O'Neill
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Paul O'Neill. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 1990s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Paul O'Neill |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 2,053 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 7,318 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,251 | 1,041 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,105 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 451 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 281 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,269 |
| Walks | Leads: 998 | 892 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,166 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 141 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .288 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .376 | .363 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .470 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds outpaces Paul O'Neill 28,444 to 18,817 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,497 PIV per season to 1,107, across 19 seasons to 17. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul O'Neill — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Edmonds leads in home runs, runs, OBP, and OPS, while Paul O'Neill owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Edmonds. PIV agrees: Jim Edmonds grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Edmonds and Paul O'Neill careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Paul O'Neill were active at the same time between 1993 and 2001. The two careers are close in length, 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds and 2,053 for Paul O'Neill across 19 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998); Paul O'Neill struck out more than walked (1,166 to 892). Jim Edmonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 393 of 1,949 hits leaving the park. Paul O'Neill was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jim Edmonds holds the edge, .527 to .470.
Jim Edmonds vs Paul O'Neill: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jim Edmonds or Paul O'Neill hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Paul O'Neill's 281.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Paul O'Neill's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul O'Neill, with .288 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul O'Neill, with 2,105 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.